Thursday, December 16 brought a great night of music to The Met in Pawtucket for three bands at the top of their game. Chicago blues influenced GA-20 headlined the show which included Brooklyn’s The National Reserve and local favorites Smith and Weeden. GA-20 is currently on a national tour and riding high on their 2021 […]
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Now Hiring: 75 job opportunities available in and around Newport right now
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are hiring right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. Are you a business […]
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Newport woman will be a contestant on Fox’s ‘Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer’
Andreea Natalia, who calls Newport, Rhode Island her hometown, will be among the twenty contestants when Joe Millionaire returns to Fox on January 6. Natalia, who owns Kaffeology in Newport and Portsmouth, is 31 years old and lists her profession as a restaurateur on the show. A fresh take on the original Joe Millionaire dating […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust purchases and conserves 12-acre Rego farmland in Portsmouth
The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) today announces that its campaign to purchase and conserve Rego Farmland is complete. The 12-acre Portsmouth farm, located on East Main Road approximately .5 miles north of Glen Road, is now protected from development in perpetuity. The property is an active hayfield with 100% prime soil, which ALT will continue to […]
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Arrest made in case involving two abandoned dogs in Portsmouth
An arrest has been made in the case involving the two dogs that were abandoned in Portsmouth on November 25. Portsmouth Police Department released the following press release on December 16; On November 25, 2021, Thanksgiving, the Portsmouth Police Department opened an investigation regarding two emaciated dogs that had been abandoned on the side of […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Stella
Meet your new best friend, Stella – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals says Stella is a 10-year old female domestic shorthair. Stella. Photo courtesy of Potter League For Animals Here’s what Potter League for Animals has to say about Stella; Stella is a gorgeous and velvety soft senior […]
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RI Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council will meet in Newport on Thursday
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced that the next public meeting of the RI Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4) will be held in Newport on Thursday, December, 16, 1-2:30 PM at Innovate Newport. The EC4 assesses, integrates, and coordinates climate change efforts across state agencies to reduce emissions, strengthen the […]
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Senate President Ruggerio, Senator Euer honored by the Humane Society
The Humane Society of the United States honored two members of the Rhode Island Senate this week. Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) and Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) received the Humane State Legislator Award, which is given annually to lawmakers “who are breaking new ground for animal welfare,” […]
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Alinghi Red Bull Racing launches bid for 37th America’s Cup
After an absence of over a decade, one of the most dynamic names in the history of the America’s Cup, Alinghi, is returning to battle for sailing’s pinnacle honour, and this time the twice consecutive–winning syndicate is partnered by a driving force in global sport, Red Bull. Sailing under the flag of the Société Nautique […]
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Legislative Survey: Rep. Deb Ruggiero, D-Dist. 74, Middletown, Jamestown
WhatsUpNewp reached out to Newport County legislators to get their perspective on where we have been and what they hope to achieve in this next legislative session. Rep. Deb Ruggiero, D-Dist. 74, is the second legislator to reply. Representative Ruggiero chairs the House Committee on Innovation, Internet, and Technology. She also chairs the Coastal Resource […]
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Accidentally Wes Anderson comes to Providence
If you’re a Wes Anderson fan catching the French Dispatch at the JPT tonight or tomorrow, you might be happy to know that the popular travel Instagram account @AccidentallyWesAnderson is featuring scenes from Providence this week during its last trip of 2021. Also, in collaboration with Graduate Hotels, the Chicago-based hotel group that owns the property formerly known as the Providence Biltmore, […]
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Jamie Coelho named new Editor-In-Chief of Rhode Island Monthly
Rhode Island Monthly Communications, Inc. today announced that Jamie Coelho will be the new editor in chief of Rhode Island Monthly. The announcement comes shortly after the magazine’s current editor-in-chief, Sarah Francis, decided to step down to focus more on freelance opportunities. Jamie Coelho. Photo courtesy of Myke Yeager Photography. “Sarah Francis has made many contributions to Rhode Island Monthly over […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: Councilor Ceglie joins WUN for monthly live interview on Wednesday
Update – Since publishing this, the Mayor’s office has made us aware that Lynn Underwood Ceglie, Vice-Chair and At-Large Councilor, will be filling in for Mayor Napolitano. Newport Vice-Chair, At-Large Councilor Lynn Underwood Ceglie, on the heels of a divisive City Council meeting over North End zoning, joins What’s Up Newp for a live virtual […]
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Governor McKee, RIDOH to announce ‘Comprehensive Actions’ to address the increase in COVID-19 Cases on Wednesday
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH today announced that they will announce a comprehensive set of actions to address an increase in COVID-19 cases and alleviate pressure on our hospital system while at the same time keeping schools open for in-person learning and preventing economic disruptions to small businesses. The press briefing […]
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Two former mayors, likely foes in the General Treasurer race
Former Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, a Democrat, announced today that he’s running for General Treasurer, setting up a potential general election with former Cranston Mayor Alan Fung. Both former mayors were term-limited, and both have ambitions of holding statewide office. Fung, who twice ran unsuccessfully for governor, has strongly indicated his interest in running […]
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Sen. DiPalma, Rep. Cortvriend honored for legislation protecting families with disabled parents
Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Louis DiPalma have been named 2021 Legislative Champions by the Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families for their sponsorship of the Preservation of Families with Disabled Parents Act, which became law this year. The new law (2021-S 0056, 2021-H 5394) protects children who have parents with disabilities by establishing procedural […]
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Cold War Veterans now eligible for property tax relief
The City of Newport today announced that Newport homeowners who served in the military during the Cold War period from 1947 until 1991 are now eligible to qualify for property tax relief through the Rhode Island Veteran’s Exemption. This provision, which was passed by the General Assembly early this year, also includes the widow/widower of […]
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Rhode Island’s first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant has been identified
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that Rhode Island’s first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant (variant B.1.1.529) has been identified. The case was identified through the ongoing genomic surveillance program coordinated by RIDOH’s State Health Laboratories. Governor Mckee’s office says in a press release that […]
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People’s Credit Union donates $5,000, holiday toys to MLK Center
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center this week received generosity in the form of $5,000 and employee-donated toys for its Santa’s Workshop holiday program on Tuesday, December 7, by the staff and leadership team at People’s Credit Union in Middletown. “The MLK Community Center has a tremendous impact on the lives of Newport […]
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COVID-19 Booster Dose eligibility expanded in Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) on Friday announced that they are now encouraging 16- and 17-year-olds who have completed the primary COVID-19 vaccine series to get booster doses in Rhode Island. This announcement comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday their updated recommendation for […]
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RI Author Expo to be held Saturday, Dec. 11
Looking for a unique present for the holidays? Then check out the Rhode Island Authors Expo Saturday, which is returning to Warwick this year in person. The event is held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom from 9AM – 3PM, and features mainly local authors in fields from fiction to comedy, history to cooking, and […]
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Salvation Cafe to permanently close
Salvation Cafe today announced on Facebook that they will close at the end of the year, “We can finally say without fear of being sued (I think) that Salvation Cafe has 3 weeks to live. It’s been the grooviest road and we are so grateful for the past 30 years of The greatest customers & […]
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Crews respond to yacht fire in Portsmouth
At approximately 10:30 am on Friday, Portsmouth Fire Department and crews from the surrounding area responded to a boat fire at Hinckley Yacht Services, located at 1 Little Harbor Landing in Portsmouth According to the Portsmouth Fire Department, the fire started after a crew was repairing the 100-foot yacht. The fire destroyed the 10-foot yacht […]
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Six Picks: The best in live music this weekend – Newport Strings, Miss Tess, and the Beatles at Christmas
Another beautiful weekend means lots of live music filling fancy halls and dive bars around the state. Our musical focus this weekend is on that vague genre known as Americana – a happy place where rock, blues, country, and folk meet. A few “Picks” below. Friday: We Banjo 3 is a “newgrass” band with members […]
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Body of woman who fell of Prudence Island Ferry recovered, police share identity
Update – December 10: Portsmouth Police Department this morning announced that they have recovered the body of the woman who fell off the Prudence Island Ferry earlier this week. Portsmouth Police also identified the woman. Prudence Island resident falls from Prudence Island Ferry “On December 9, 2021, at approximately 12 pm the Portsmouth Police were […]